With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children,
England mourns for her dead across the sea.
Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit,
Fallen in the cause of the free.
Solemn the drums thrill; Death august and royal
Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres,
There is music in the midst of desolation
And a glory that shines upon our tears.
They went with songs to the battle, they were young,
Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted;
They fell with their faces to the foe.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
They mingle not with their laughing comrades again;
They sit no more at familiar tables of home;
They have no lot in our labour of the day-time;
They sleep beyond England's foam.
But where our desires are and our hopes profound,
Felt as a well-spring that is hidden from sight,
To the innermost heart of their own land they are known
As the stars are known to the Night;
As the stars that shall be bright when we are dust,
Moving in marches upon the heavenly plain;
As the stars that are starry in the time of our darkness,
To the end, to the end, they remain.
#forthefallen #wewillrememberthem #lestweforget #poppyday #rememberancesunday #neverforgotten
This time last week we were ready! Ready for our first Tuscan crochet retreat. After months of preparation and planning, and loads of video calls, we could finally greet our guests and start the crochet week of a lifetime!
@bloodimaryart @followyoursenses #tuscancrochetrereat #crochetintuscany #ohsoprettyandcleverretreats #bloodimaryart #crochetretreat #crcochet
My beautiful partner in crime Bloodimaryart Crochet. I am still reflecting on the truly amazing and special week I spent in Lucca, Tuscany with this girl!(and our other fabulous guests of course) 😊Our very first Tuscan Crochet Retreat exceeded all of our expectations! We have shared so many amazing memories (photos & videos to follow), but I just wanted to take this opportunity to say how grateful I am that we found each other and are able to work together at the same time as having so much fun and so many laughs! 🤣🤣 Grazie mille mia adorabile amica 🥰🇮🇹#tuscancrochetretreat #womeninbusiness #womensupportingwomen #womeninspiringwomen #friendship #crochetfriends #handmadejewelry #ohsoprettyandcleverretreats
Hello Tuscany! 🧶🧶🧶 #Tuscancrochetretreat 2023
Goodbye Manchester! 🧶✈️🧶 #Tuscancrochetretreat
🧶🎂 Happy 4th Birthday to Oh So Pretty And Clever! 🎂🧶
Can you believe it's been four incredible years since I embarked on this crochet adventure? Four years of crochet, friendship, laughter and unforgettable memories!
What started as a hobby (that got me through some tough times) has blossomed into something beyond my wildest dreams.
None of this would be possible without you guys! The amazing community of crochet enthusiasts, friends, and supporters who have stood by my side every stitch of the way.
Today, we're not just celebrating another year in business; we're celebrating every stitch, every creation, and most importantly, every one of you who has been a part of this incredible journey.
A huge THANK YOU to each and every one of you! Your encouragement, loyalty, love, and creativity have fueled my passion and kept me going.
As we mark this 4th birthday, I'm filled with gratitude for the opportunity to do what I love every day (even though those days are really, really long and sometimes very stressful!😆)
Here's to many more years of creativity, cosy retreats, and, of course, crocheting together!
#BusinessBirthday #Milestone #Anniversary #Celebration #Gratitude #ThankYou #Dowhatyoulove #Success #Future #CheersToFourYears #CrochetAnniversary #4YearsStrong #ThankYou #CrochetCommunity #HandmadeWithLove #YarnArtistry #CraftingJoy #CrochetMagic #Grateful #CrochetLove #OhSoPrettyAndClever #HappyBirthdaytous #crochetretreats #learntocrochet
OMG, it's almost here! Our Summer 23 weekend crochet retreat is upon us! Just one more sleep......
To all you lovely ladies who will be joining me, I am really looking forward to meeting you all tomorrow for a fabulous weekend!
To everyone who hasn't experienced the joys of an Oh So Pretty And Clever crochet retreat - we have 2 spaces left for November 2023, and the launch of our 2024 dates coming soon.
Not forgetting our ULTIMATE crochet retreat happening in Tuscany Italy this October - there's still time to take advantage of our sale price up until 31st August!
Feel free to ask me any questions by DM or email me at [email protected].
Let the countdown begin! See you all very soon, Emma x
#crochetretreat #crochetretreatUK #crochetretreatitaly #weekendcrochetretreat #awardwinningretreat #awardwinningcrochet #crochet #crochetlovers #crochetersofinsta #crochetersoffacebook
Happy Hooking Halloween! Have a spooktacular day! #happyhalloween #halloween2022 #halloween #crochetpumpkin #ohsoprettyandclever #ohsoprettyandclevercrochet #halloweencrochet #spookycrochet #crochetcourses #crochetretreats #october #autumncrochet
#crochetretreat #lovewhatyoudo #plantheworkworktheplan #ohsoprettyandclever
Only a few weeks to go before we enjoy an entire day of crochet in the beautiful Cheshire countryside. Last call before bookings close next week! #crochet #crochetretreat #crewehall #crochetersoffacebook #crochetersoftheworld #crochetlove #dayofcrochet #relaxingcrochet #ohsoprettyandclever #mindfulcrochet #mindfulhobby #womenled #womensupportingwomen
Super excited to welcome this amazingly talented lady to our crochet retreat in a couple of weeks time (another awesome Emma of course!). @Whatthehook.creations will be showcasing a colourful array of handmade goodies for our guests to browse and purchase.
I honestly can't wait to get my hands on her hooks!
Big thanks to Emma for agreeing to come along with her wares. It's so important to support each other wherever possible and share the business love.
#womensupportingwomen #OhSoPrettyAndClever #Whatthehookcreations #crochetretreat #popupshop #supportsmallbusiness #craftbusiness #crochetlove #crochetaddict #crochetersoffacebook #crochetersoftheworld #AwesomeEmmas
#handmade #handmadewithlove #handmadehooks #indiedyer #yarnlove #yarnaddict #crochetweekend #crewehall
craftretreat #crochetweekend #25thto27thMarch2022 #crochetretreat2022 #sharethelove #rainbowcolours #colourfulhooks #SBS #Smallbusiness #craftbusiness #crochetbusiness
#crochetretreat #crochetsanctuary #crochetretreats2021 #crochetersofinstagram #crochetweekend #yarnaddict #craftaholic #gethooked #ohsoprettyandclever #ohsoprettyandcleverchristmas #crochet #crochetlove
